Arsenal youngster signs new long-term contract after impressing during pre-season

The youngster marked his debut for the first team with a goal in the International Champions Cup.

In his second game against Paris Saint-Germain which ended 5-1 in favour of the Gunners, Rowe impressed again after he was brought in for Mesut Ozil.

Arsenal revealed that the club have tied down the youngster to a professional contract to ward off potential suitors through a post on their official Twitter account.

The message said, “A new pro contract for @emilesmithrowe! Congratulations #ESR.”

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Speaking to the club’s official website, Rowe stated that he decided to re-sign for the club because of the new Arsenal manager .

He said, “To be honest it feels great for me. This is something I have always dreamt of since I was young.

“I think knowing how Arsenal play and knowing the background of the club... it's something I really look up to.

“And the new manager really inspires me, so hopefully I can just get chances in the first team to prove how good I am.”

The youngster is expected to feature in as they continue preparations for the new season.